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Minister of Education meets with Clearview
By Brenda SchimkeECA Review Journalist
In a circus-like tour through the province, Je� Johnson, Minister of Education, made his �nal stop in Stettler Monday, May 13, 2013 and held an in-camera session with Clearview School District trustees.
Johnson was on a cross-province tour in a last-ditch e�ort to change the minds of those boards, including Clearview, that had not previ-ously rati�ed the Provincial Framework Agreement pre-pared by the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
A motion to approve its rati-�cation was unanimously passed when the public meeting reconvened.
The vote had become some-what of a moot point when earlier in the day Johnson announced legislation would be introduced tomorrow to
action was precipitated after
the Calgary Public School District voted against ratifying the Framework Agreement earlier in the day.
“It was still important to ratify the Framework Agreement,” said Patty Dittrick. “To show that Clearview is prepared to be a positive and productive partner with the government
Financially the deal is good for Clearview School District and for its teachers.
A number of board members continued to express concern about the enhanced role of the ATA and the diminishing power of the local school boards’ responsibilities and authority.
“The bargaining structure is something the minister has asked the board to take a leap of faith on,” said Chairman,
With rati�cation and a potential labour dispute now settled, Clearview can focus on its most important task – edu-cating students.
Crystal Leuschen, manager of Coronation’s Western Financial Group, took a pie in the face, thrown by Sarah Philbert, on May 8 to fundraise money for local communities.
An amended motion to approve the 2013 mill rates for assessed properties within the County of Stettler was passed at council’s meeting on May 8, 2013.
Departmental cuts, changes to existing programs and cut-ting or postponing other projects allowed council to approve an operating and cap-ital budget that did not require any tax increases.
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The County of Stettler’s total budget is $29.5 million. Municipal revenues and transfers from all sources other than taxation are estimated at $10.5 million and the balance of $19.0 million is raised through general municipal taxation.
An amendment was passed to increase the farmland rate by a half mill. In proposing the amend-ment, Councillor Joe Gendre argued that “in real terms (adjusted for purchasing power), he is today paying half the taxes he paid 20 years ago on his quarter section.”
The money raised, approxi-mately $40,000 to $50,000 or about $15 per quarter section, would be put in reserve for road maintenance.
“Most farmers don’t mind paying taxes if it goes to better maintain their roads”, said Gendre. Five councillors voted for and two councillors, Blake
Chapman and Lorne Chapman, voted against the amendment.
Waste Management “The waste management budget
is in a deficit position and its costs will only continue to rise,” said Councillor James Nibourg. The County will soon need to invest in new equipment and develop a new cell. Regulations now require that cells have a clay liner plus a syn-thetic liner and collection system, increasing the cost of one cell to about $1.2 million.
“I have not changed my posi-tion”, said Nibourg, “tipping fees make sense”. County residents would get “x” number of free bags per week before they pay. Sorted metals, trees and recyclable items would continue to be free and all non-County residents would pay. The Counties of Red Deer and Lacombe have introduced a user pay system.
County recycling bins are in Stettler (two bins), Erskine (two
bins) and Botha and are well uti-lized. The waste management budget in 2013 adds a recycling bin in Byemoor, Gadsby, Big Valley, Endiang and Donalda. A request was also made to consider one in Red Willow. Councillor Nibourg sees a need for regional coopera-tion amongst local municipalities when it comes to sharing the costs of recycling.
Snow PlowingBy passing an amendment to
Snow Plowing Procedures, the County is serving notice that farm access roads (back roads that don’t have gravel) will be plowed at a rate of $100 per hour and only after all paved roads, graveled roads and lanes are cleared and at the grader operator’s convenience. No requests to open farm access roads will be considered after November 30. In the past, plowing these roads with large drifts and deep snow coverage has been hard on equip-ment and time consuming.
Alberta’s future workforceby Kevin Sorenson, MP, Crowfoot
The Conservative Government deliv-ered the Canada Job Grant again in 2012, which will help ensure our work force obtains the skills employers are seeking. The Canada Job Grant provides a max-imum of $5000 per person towards training at an eligible training institution. Employers and the province match the federal contribution, meaning an indi-vidual could receive up to $15,000.
The Conservative Government has already created the Tradespersons’ Tools Deduction and the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit and extended the fees eligible for the Tuition Tax Credit to include the costs of tests required to be certified as a tradesperson in Canada. This will create opportunities for appren-tices by making it more practical and easier to get the experience needed. There is also support for job opportunities for underrepresented groups of citizens, including persons with disabilities, youth, Aboriginal peoples as well as newcomers,
to help them find a good job. It is a great time to be graduating with
the opportunities Alberta affords.
Doug Mills of Points West Living in Stettler points out features of the new 88-bed assisted living senior facility on May 8, 2013 to members of the Stettler County and Town Councils including Blake Chapman, County of Stettler Deputy Reeve, (right) as work continues at a feverous pace. Wayne Nixon, County of Stettler reeve, and Peter Simons, town councillor look over the drawings. The facility is scheduled to open at the end of May and will accommodate most of the residents displaced from the soon-to-be closed Pine Ridge Lodge.
Paintearth tax rates unchangedBethany Zacharias
ECA Review Reporter
The County of Paintearth mill rate stays the same as last year, as determined at the May 7 council metting. There will be no increase to taxes for county rate payers unless your property assessment went up or down or if you’ve built an addi-tion on your home.
Council also learned the Coronation RCMP Detachment welcomed two new additions to their team. Constable Corey Hall and Constable Diana Stratton are the newest members to the detachment.
The Castor Child Care Society requested funding from the County of
Paintearth to help keep its Busy Beaver Day Care operating. Recent grant funding cuts have meant the Busy Beaver Day Care Center is now faced with serious financial difficulties. They are looking at raising fees but think this decision will be detrimental to lower income families who use its facilities. Council asked adminis-tration to seek more information regarding the matter and to report back with its findings before they decide to offer monetary support.
The Public Works Report concluded that road bans are still in effect. Trucks and vehicles are still required to carry a cer-tain amount of weight while on the road so as to avoid damage to the roads.
Most farmers don’t mind paying taxes if it goes to better maintain their roadsStettler Airport
The Flying Club has walked away from managing the Stettler Airport. The Town of Stettler has asked the County to consider sharing operations. The annual operating costs are $24,000 per year. In the past, the County has plowed the runway and taxiway every other year and has foregone about $4,500 in taxes annually. The Town has proposed they take over year-around
maintenance and the County does all the snow plowing. “It usually takes a couple of hours with three machines to clear the taxiway and runway,” said Dennis Nelson, Director of Public Works.
The County can only assess taxes on improvements, for examole: hangars and there is really no way to recover taxes that are in default since the air-port is on town land.
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THEVillage of DELIA, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA SECTION 251 - THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Delia, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to Borrowing By-law No. 602-13 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said Village to borrow monies from the Mountain View Credit Union Ltd. by way of debenture issue, to pay for the cost of the following municipal purpose, namely replacing the main sewer line located on 1st Avenue and the most southern block of Main Street, replacement of the water main on the most southern block of Main Street and Asphalt overlay on Main Street between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue, within the limits of the said municipality;
The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $1,081,969. After deducting from this cost the amount of $742,791 to be received by way of grants, and $39,178 of operating surplus the net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures is $300,000. The debentures are to be repayable to the Mountain View Credit Union Ltd. in semi-annual payments of combined principal and interest installments not to exceed 15 years calculated at a rate not exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Mountain View Credit Union Ltd. on the date of borrowing and not to exceed 10%.
NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Village of Delia that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on By-law No. 602-13 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing by-law.
All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly.
DATED at the Village of Delia, in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of May, 2013.
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Stan Marshell, Chair of the Centennial Committee (left), Barry McLeod and Mayor John Rogers accept a $1,780.77 donation to the Delia Centennial fundraising campaign from the Golden Flashbacks Reunion Committee. Delia will celebrate its 100th year anniversary over two days from August 2 - 3, 2014.
The Delia Firefighters Association received $2,500 in funding from Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities to build a new three to four bay firehall. The current one bay firehall is too small and needs upgrading.
Delia firehall gets funds for upliftBethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist
The Delia Firefighters Association is $2,500 richer after a local farmer, Brian Heck of Delia, Alberta nominated them for a community grant available through the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program.
It was the middle of harvest season last year when Heck decided to take his chances and nominate the Delia Firefighters Association-- a not-for-profit organization he volunteers for on a reg-ular basis.
“I didn’t expect, not by any stretch of the imagination, my nomination would win,” said Heck. “I was amazed when I learned the exciting news.”
And so was the Delia Firefighters Association, who did not know of Heck’s plan to find them funding for a new firehall.
“We had no idea he nominated us,” said Jeff Anderson of the Delia Firefighters Association. “But, we were thrilled to win and thankful he nominated us.”
So, where will the $2,500 be spent?
The Delia Firefighters Association has put the funding aside to build a much-needed new three to four bay fire hall for the communi-ty’s volunteer fire department.
Currently, Delia’s firefighters are operating out of a
one bay firehall, which is stuffed to the brim with its three fire trucks.
“Having one bay slows our firefighters down,” says Caroline Siverson, CAO for the town of Delia. “They have to maneuver around the other trucks before heading out on a call.”
Siverson says this is a province wide problem, especially in smaller municipalities.
“A lot of these smaller fire halls are dated,” says Siverson. “As equipment gets bigger and more advanced, new fire halls need to be built to keep up with the times.”
The Delia Firefighters Association was chosen out of 160 applicants in 2012.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Visit www.CanadasFarmers.ca for more information.
Stettler Town Council approved a 3.0 per cent municipal tax increaseBrenda Schimke
ECA Review Journalist
Stettler Town Council approved a 3.0 per cent municipal tax increase for both Residential and Non-Residential proper-ties at the Stettler Town Council meeting held on May 7, 2013. The increase ensures residents will continue to receive high levels of municipal services and still main-tain property taxes consistently below the provincial average for similar sized municipalities. The municipal tax increases fund an operational budget of $14.8 million and is expected to generate $1 million for capital purposes.
The Town of Stettler’s municipal reve-nues and transfers from all sources other than taxation is estimated at $8.7 million. The balance of $7.1 million is raised by general municipal taxation.
Municipal taxes are the primary compo-nent (roughly 2/3) of the annual property
tax notice. The other major component is Education Property Taxes (roughly 1/3) requisitioned by Alberta Education and a small amount for Seniors Housing Support.
Education Property TaxesThe Provincial Government has
required Residential properties to gen-erate an additional $33,930 for Education. Since $24,280 will be generated from new construction only $9,650 will be required from existing properties in 2013 (0.73 per cent increase). The amount required from Non-Residential properties for Education has increased by $76,800. However, $89,090 will be generated from new growth allowing $12,290 to be reduced from existing properties in 2013 (-1.89 per cent decrease).
Because the Alberta Education requisi-tion percentage increase varies and is less than the 3.0 per cent increase for the
Municipal tax portion, the average increase for Residential property owners will be 2.23 per cent and for Non-Residential 1.48 per cent. The other variable that determines an individual’s property tax bill is the assessed value.
The Town of Stettler’s property values for 2013 assessment purposes increased by $40.74 million (5.99 per cent) over 2012 including $34.98 million (5.15 per cent) due to new construction growth and $5.76 mil-lion (0.84 per cent) due to inflation.
Annual building permits to February 28, 2012 totalled $11 million. As of February 28, 2013, new building permits were just under $1 million.
Completion of Phase 2 of the water and sanitary main improvements on 50 Avenue, between 48 and 47 Street was awarded to the lowest bidder, High Mountain Hoe of Sundre, Alberta for $319,571.
The motion also approved moving
$100,000 of excess budget (Phase 2 origi-nally budgeted at $430,000) into asphalt patching. The extra money should enable all 2013 planned asphalt patching areas to be completed.
CrowsCrows are a serious problem in many
areas of Stettler. Kevin Duval, Alberta Animal Services and Municipal Enforcement Officer said “although crows and ravens are not considered protected birds, shooting them within 200 metres of a home is unlawful”. Duval suggests resi-dents pull down crow’s nests and ensure garbage is put out only on collection days.
The eradication of crows and ravens that
become nuisances in populated areas is the responsibility of Fish & Wildlife. Administration will contact Fish & Wildlife to see what can be done about the current crow invasion.
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Points West Living will soon open an 88-bed sup-portive living facility in Stettler in tandem with the government closing Pine Ridge Lodge, a 40-bed long-term care facility attached to the hospital.
Points West is beautiful, spacious and comfortable and an important investment for seniors in the community.
But there is a debate. Have Stettler and surrounding area seniors gained or lost in this transfer of seniors’ care?
Proponents argue that even with the closure of Pine Ridge, Stettler has gained 48 new supportive living beds, including 38 beds designated for dementia patients.
Opponents argue that all beds are not equal. Although Stettler has gained 88 new supportive living beds (Levels III and IV), they have lost 40 long-term care beds (Level V).
Carol Dyck, manager Stettler Housing Authority, gave an abbreviated definition of the five levels of care. Level I is independent, no care at all. Lodges accommodate people at Level II by providing cooking and cleaning. Levels III and IV provide meals, cleaning and scheduled care (e.g. baths, medications). Level V, usually referred to as long-term care, accommodates people requiring full care (feeding, lifting, etc.). Dementia patients can fall into levels III, IV or V.
From the floor layouts, literature on its Web page, and comments made by Doug Mills of Points West Living during a town and county tour on May 8, the facility is designed for Levels III and IV patients plus 16 units for independent living. There is not a designated area for long-term care and, in fact, Mills confirmed that only Level III and IV patients would be moved from Pine Ridge to Points West.
Long-term care patients don’t need spacious rooms, new décor and privacy behind closed doors. They need responsive and readily available professional care.
“It’s too late to save Pine Ridge,” said unions, elected officials, caregivers and seniors advocates all agree.
But it’s not too late to start an aggressive fight to replace the lost long-term care beds. Stettler will need them back. The population is aging. It is not uncommon for Levels III and IV patients to evidently need Level V care before the end.
In other communities the provincial government has funded faith-based organizations and for-profit corpora-tions to enable them to provide all levels of care. There are many examples but noteworthy is faith-based Shepherd’s Care in Edmonton, Hillcrest in Medicine Hat and Devonshire, a for-profit facility in south Edmonton. In each of these facilities long-term care has a designated and appropriately designed and staffed long-term care unit.
Until you’ve lived the system as a caregiver watching a loved one move through Levels I through V, the nuances between “supportive living” and “long-term care” don’t really resonant in one’s mind. But be assured they become a very big deal when appropriate Level V care is needed, but unavailable.
And that is the ultimate fear that many families and caregivers of seniors worry about with the imminent clo-sure of Pine Ridge Lodge.
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls on all MPs to support Bill C-476
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on MPs from every political party to sup-port the NDP’s Bill C-476 when it comes up for debate this morning in the House of Commons, to make the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) a completely independent officer of Parliament.
“The CTF has long called on MPs to make the PBO a fully-inde-pendent officer of Parliament,” said CTF Federal Director Gregory Thomas. “Taxpayers deserve a truly independent look at the $282.6 billion of spending schedule to flow out of Ottawa this year. The CTF also noted the unusual irony that this NDP bill, in fact, delivers on the Conservative’s 2006 commitment.
“This legislation from the Leader of the Official Opposition will finally deliver on the Conservative Party’s 2006 cam-paign promise,” continued Thomas.
The Conservatives were elected in the wake of the Sponsorship Scandal on a promise to pass an Accountability Act that would, in their own words from their official campaign platform:
• Create an independent Parliamentary Budget Authority to provide objective analysis directly to Parliament about the state of the nation’s finances and trends in the national economy.
• Require government depart-ments and agencies to provide accurate, timely information to the Parliamentary Budget Authority to ensure it has the information it needs to provide accurate analyses
to Parliament.• Ensure that government fiscal
forecasts are updated quarterly and that they provide complete data for both revenue and spending forecasts.
“We call on every MP, especially Conservatives elected in 2006, to stand up for the independence of Canada’s Parliament, and its sov-ereign duty to hold the government to account for every single taxpay-er’s dollar it spends,” said Thomas.
Bill C-476 will separate the Parliamentary Budget Officer from the Library of Parliament, giving the PBO the power to hire and fire staff and manage the office’s own expenditures, within the budget granted by the Parliament. MPs and Senators would each vote on the appoint-ment, and the government would need to consult with all political parties prior to nominating a new
PBO. A six month deadline for choosing a replacement at the end of the PBO’s term would prevent the government from leaving the office vacant, as is the current situation.
The bill would also discourage government stonewalling on requests for financial information, mandating “free and timely access to any data, information, records, explanations and assistance the PBO considers necessary” – the Federal Court could even order the government to hand over the data if the government is improperly withholding it.
“To hold the line on spending, MPs need the government to open its books to the PBO,” said Thomas. Canadians are fed up with the stalling, stonewalling, grandstanding and game-playing. MPs need to support C-476 and make it law.”
Senate reformed or abolishedFor the past 30 years
there have been efforts by various individuals and organizations to bring about senate reform in Canada. The name most associated with this effort has been Bert Brown from Kathryn, AB just north-east of Calgary.
He promoted the con-cept of the Triple E Senate, elected, equal and effec-tive. In spite of all the talk and
posturing not much has been achieved.
Alberta is the only province, so far, that has made an effort to make change. It has on two or three occasions held an election for Senators in waiting. Two Prime Ministers, Mulroney and Harper have appointed senators in waiting to the senate.
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Taxes and utilities go up for Coronation residents and businessesTaxes in the town of Coronation will go
up by 3 per cent in 2013. “We had to go into reserves, to the tune
of $268,200, to create a balanced budget,” said Dawna Elliot, Mayor of Coronation. “We’re not getting the same amount of money from the government or from the County of Paintearth for recreation.”
On May 13 council released its 2013 Operating and Capital Budget. The capital projects planned for this year include, among several things, upgrades to the town swimming pool including more effi-cient heating and retiling and also replacing the arena condenser.
“Thank Barry Brigley, our recreation officer, for getting your pool open,” said Elliot to members of Coronation School’s grade six class, who sat in on the May 13 council meeting. “He’s the one who found the grants to repair the pool.”
The total cost for all capital projects planned in 2013 is $936,118. Most of the money used to fund these projects was obtained through federal grants.
Taxpayers will end up paying $13,000 toward helping fund capital projects in 2013.
Capital projects for 2013 include:• Security systems for town facilities
$6,000• Fire Department bunker gear $20,000• Fire Department radios $25,456• 2 inch water pump for Fire Department
$2,200• New rental residence for physicians
$92,500• Pavement repairs $50,000• Handheld water meter reader $6,500• Sewer main upgrading on Norfolk
Avenue and Edward Street $147,800• Railway Avenue land development
$200,000• Arena condenser replacement $33,000• Swimming pool upgrades $260,160
Total capital projects: $936,118“Property assessments went down this
year,” said Sandra Kulyk, Town CAO. “An increase in taxes combined with
lower property assessments means resi-dential taxpayers likely won’t notice a difference on their tax bill.”
However, commercial properties will likely be affected.
Utilities IncreaseA utilities bylaw was also passed on
May 13 to offset the costs for provision of water, sewer and garbage services, without requiring tax dollars to offset the operating deficit, as what happened in pre-vious years.
A $25 monthly flat rate charge will go into effect for all active water accounts to cover part of the cost for infrastructure.
In previous years, residents paid a monthly flat rate charge of $35, which included 10 cubic meters of water, and $2.50 for every cubic meter of water used over the given 10 cubic meters.
Residents will now pay a monthly flat rate charge of $25 and a fee of $2.50 for
every cubic meter of water used. All non-residential property owners will now pay a minimum charge of $21 or 28 per cent of their water consumption, whichever is greater per month. This charge went up from $14.
Monthly sewer rate charges went up by $4.50. All residential property owners will now have to pay $13.50 per month.
Garbage collection rates went up .50 cents for residential properties. Single family residential customers who have one weekly garbage pickup will now be paying $12 per month.
The monthly charge for dumpsters with multiple pickups per week will go up $90 from $170 to $260 per month.
BFI Canada rates charged to the town increased by 3.5 per cent.
Paintearth Lodge RequisitionThe annual 2013 requisition for the
Town of Coronation from the Paintearth
Lodge has increased by 35 per cent from last year, which is approximately $10,000 more than last year.
The 2013 requisition for the Paintearth Lodge from the Town of Coronation is $37,820.
The town of Coronation is mandated by the provincial government, through a ministerial order, to pay this amount. Taxpayers will see this increase on a sep-arate tax line on their tax bill this year.
Coronation Grade 6 class, studying government, attended the Coronation Town Council meeting Monday, May 13 and received a pin, crown tattoo and a pen from Mayor Elliott (left) and CAO Kulyk. Students attending were (R-L) front row: Abby Heidecker, Ashley Rose, Brandt Shapcott, Codi Sherbo, Laura Tolmie and Jenna Golby. Back row: Micheal Griffiths, Teacher Dan Kinakin and Shelby Dabbs.
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Canadian senate tends to be dysfunctionalTwo Liberal Prime
Ministers refused to do so. Bert Brown did eventually get appointed to the senate through this process.
The Fathers of Confederation came up with the concept and structure of a senate when they negotiated a constitution for the formation of Canada. Canada officially became a nation in 1867 with the passage of the Constitution Act of 1867 by the British Parliament. In designing the upper house The Fathers of Confederation decided to use a variation of the British House of Lords.
The structure of the House of Lords really doesn’t make sense to anyone except the English. Looking back I don’t think they had any Idea what Canada would look like 140 or 150 years hence. At that time they did not realize that Canada would eventually extend to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Artic Ocean to the north. The original con-cept was that Senators would represent regions.
In addition to Ontario and Quebec the third region was the Atlantic with two prov-inces then. Each region was allotted 24 senate seats. So New Brunswick and Nova Scotia had 12 senate seats each.
When Prince Edward Island joined Confederation they were given four seats and the other two provinces were reduced to
10 each. That left the region with it’s 24.
When the four western prov-inces were eventually formed they were allocated six each for a total of 24 for the western region. Subsequently Newfoundland Labrador received six seats and the terri-tories one each for a total of 105 seats in the senate. As you can see this has weighted the senate numbers in favour of the east.
To start the reform process the government drafted Bill C-7. If it became law it would do two things. First, it would pro-pose that each province hold elections for senators. The Prime Minister would then be obligated to appoint those elected to the senate when there was a vacancy.
Second, the legislation would limit the term of a senator to nine years. A sitting senator could not run for re-election. The age limit of 75 would no longer apply for senators that were elected.
If this proposed legislation were to pass in the House of Commons and the Senate it would be a start. To get an equal senate would require a constitutional amendment with the approval of the 7-50 formula from the Constitution Act of 1982.
That formula requires that seven provinces representing over 50 per cent of the popula-tion would have to agree on a number. I think it will be a
long time before that happens. Before the government pro-
ceeds further with senate legislation they have asked the Supreme Court to consider the constitutional amending pro-cedure for reform to the Senate. The questions referred to the Court are: term limits for senators; democratic selec-tion of senate nominees; net worth and property qualifica-tions for senators; and abolition of the senate.
Australia does have a Triple E Senate. Their senate has 76 senators. Twelve senators are elected in each of the six states and two in each of their two territories. The senators are elected by proportional repre-sentation. That way the smaller parties usually have some representation in the senate and the governing party almost never has a majority in the senate. This would be a good model for Canada but the Constitution Act of 1982 will make it very hard to achieve.
There is debate now about whether the senate should be reformed or abolished. I am strongly opposed to the aboli-tion of the senate. I think legislation needs to be vetted by a separate government institution to make sure it serves the interests of all citizens.
The NDP want the senate abolished and it is not difficult to see why. Can you imagine what that party could do to
Canada if they ever got into power without an effective body to put the breaks on some of their radical ideas?
I think we can all agree that in it’s present form the Canadian senate tends to be dysfunctional but in spite of that, it does serve a useful purpose.
To abolish the senate now would be like throwing out the baby with the bath water. If some form of Bill C-7 becomes law it will be a start to reforming the institution. Which is criticized for being a waste of money.
In the overall scheme of things I do not think this criti-cism is valid as legislation similar to the National Energy Program can cost the country billions not millions of dollars. In fact that legislation did. A proper functioning senate would have denied that legislation.
Also legislation of that nature could cause severe con-sequences for the social and financial structure of the country. I say, let’s be patient and give government time to bring about some reform.
After all it was one of Stephen Harpers planks when he became Prime Minister. So far he has made good on much of what he wanted to accom-plish. Of course this is what the left is afraid of.
Herman SchwenkCoronation
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Ben Oscar Weich passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 7, 2013 at Our Lady of the Rosary Extended Care in Castor, Alberta. He is sur-vived by Daughter, Linda (Terry) Steinke; Sons: Glen Weich and Kevin (Linda) Weich; 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great grandchil-dren; and Brother, Dan and Sisters: Helen Suelzle and Emma Suelzle.
Predeceased by his wife, June; Brother Walter and Sisters: Mary Hoffman and Doreen Patzer;
Ben’s passions were horses and fast cars. He enjoyed wood working and farming.
He was a good father who was very for-giving. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchil-dren and was known for his hospitality.
Private family arrangements. If so desired, donations in
Ben’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society: 325 Manning Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 2P5.
Condolences may be offered at www.hannafuner-alchapel.com.
Hanna Funeral Chapel403-854-4988
OBITUARY
Ben Oscar WeichDecember 5, 1925 - May 7, 2013
Inquisitive and liked the challenge of learningRobert Murray Magill was born
March 12, 1924 in Veteran, Alberta to Hugh and Cassie Magill.
Robert had an older brother Stanley, born five years earlier in 1919. Stanley passed away in 1976.
Robert married Dorothy Bailey on June 6, 1948. In June of this year they would have been mar-ried an amazing 65 years. They moved to the original homestead and his parents, Cassie and Hugh retired to the old Art Hughes place where Hugh died suddenly on June 10, 1950.
Robert and Dorothy had three children: Faye, Murray and Donna.
Robert lived on the family farm for 87 years. He and Dorothy moved to the Hanna Lodge in February of 2011.
Robert loved music. He played the accordion and the piano and in his younger years he would play at community dances with Anne Losing on the piano, Bill Kary with his guitar and mouth organ, Albert Wroe on the fiddle and Robert on the accordion.
He shared his love of music with his children. Faye, Murray and Donna would sing with Robert accompanying on the piano. Many happy times were spent at the Hemaruka Hall singing at Christmas concerts, talent shows and community events.
I myself recall Gramps love of the piano, when Granny and Gramps would come visit us in Sherwood Park, I’d barely say hello, and the next thing you know we could hear Gramps down in the basement playing whatever great tune on my mom’s piano.
When Robert and Dorothy moved to Hanna he enjoyed all of the musical entertainment at the Lodge. You would find him there most nights with his toes a tapping.
Gramps was inquisitive and liked the challenge of learning...I don’t think he ever stopped learning.
He got himself a computer and his grandsons, Ian and Dwight Magill got him set up and provided ongoing technical support.
He would spend hours researching. When a doctor pre-scribed a new medication he would head to his computer, log on to the internet and look it up, and then discuss whether he really needed it or not!! I’d love to have been there to hear those conversations with the doctor.
One time the computer froze up... Gramps phoned up Ian, his ‘on call’ technician. Ian was able to log on to Gramps computer remotely from Medicine Hat. Gramps said “the damn mouse is moving and I’m not even touching it.”
Robert was an avid sports fan. He would get excited at the begin-ning of the Oilers, Eskimos and Blue Jays season and after half the season he would say “not worth wasting the power to watch them.”
Even though he’d turn off the dismal Oilers or Eskimos....he never missed any curling games...men’s curling, women’s curling, olympic curling, world champion-ship curling, skins game curling,
Gramps would watch curling matches that no one even knew existed. If there was curling on sat-ellite, he’d find it and critique the shots. His TV only had two chan-nels, BNN and TSN. Thank goodness Dorothy had her own TV.
Robert was very determined and
optimistic. If he was told that it couldn’t be done he would set out to prove otherwise.
He was an avid cattleman and cattle feeder and always open to new ideas and ventures.
In the 1970’s, when European cattle were being introduced into Canada, Robert saw an opportu-nity, so he took an artificial insemination course and imported
a full blood Simmental bull and cow.
Robert and Murray artificially inseminated large groups of cattle and marketed the off-spring all over Canada.
The feedlot at home was always full and there were always more at various feedlots. He always keenly watched cattle sales online. Not only at Dryland but
other markets across Western Canada.
When Murray would phone him in the morning Robert would already know if the markets were up or down. He was always opti-mistic that he would be able to make a profit. He always said ‘Never fall in love with your cattle, you will never go broke by taking even a small profit.’ Robert was buying and selling cattle up until April of this year.
The cattle business took Gramps all over the province leading to a few ‘mishaps’ behind the wheel.
Murray recalls one story when Dad took out his 18 foot goose neck trailer and a ¾ ton pick-up.
One cold winter day he tried to turn that stock trailer around in the middle of the road.... He did get it turned around, however, the cab of the truck was missing. Robert drove the truck home and when he came into the yard he was crouched down in the truck because the roof of the truck was just about touching the steering wheel.
Another incident that Murray remembers is the day Dad went to the Consort UFA with the stock trailer to pick up supplies. When he came out of the UFA he said “someone stole my truck and trailer”. As he started looking around.... he saw that the truck and trailer....wasn’t stolen....it had rolled south down the hill embank-ment and got hung up on the ditch on Highway 12.
In July of last year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the family farm. Robert said “don’t go to all that trouble and expense -- it’s just not necessary” but after it was over he was so happy that he and Dorothy were able to spend the day with friends and family and espe-cially his brother’s children, Joyce, Hugh and Dale.
Another memorable moment for Robert last summer was riding on the Magill Family Centennial Float in the Veteran 100 year homecoming parade.
Gramps has taught us many things-- honesty, hard-work, respect for others, determination and not to take the easy way out.
The last few years Gramps faced many health challenges. His doc-tors were amazed at his determination to regain his health and carry on with life.
Towards the end of his life, it was very difficult for our family to watch him struggle but he still remained strong and optimistic. That is what we will remember.
Robert passed away on May 2, 2013 at the Hanna Health Care
Centre, Hanna, AB at the age of 89 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy and his three children. Faye (Terry) Strashok, Sherwood Park, AB; Murray (Marlene), Veteran, AB; Donna McIntyre, Westlock, AB.
Also, grandchildren: Darwin (Olivia) Strashok, Sherwood Park; Mark Strashok, Calgary; Ian (Jody Lamb) Magill, Medicine Hat; Dwight (Christy) Magill, Red Deer; Brandy (Chris) Paton, Edmonton; Ryan (Charmaine) McIntyre, Morrinville.
Great-grandchildren include Emmett and Gemma Strashok, Hudson and Ryker Magill, Raena Paton, Henry Mcintyre.
Robert was predeceased by his father, Hugh Magill in 1950; mother, Cassie Magill in 1967; brother Stanley Magill in 1976.
Close The GateFor this one farmer the worries
are over, lie down and rest your head,
Your time has been and strug-gles enough, put the tractor in the shed.
Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith transcended,
Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.
You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the sun,
Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done.
A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way,
The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day.
Your love of God’s soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine,
Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.
Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.
Your labor is done, your home now is Heaven; no more must you wait,
Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.
The funeral service to honour Robert’s life took place at Full Gospel Church, Veteran, Alberta on Wednesday May 8th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. 0fficiating was Pastor Darrel Durksen.
Pianist was Judy Heistad and the organist was Carolyn Devereux; they played for the con-gregational hymns “The Old Rugged” and “How Great Thou Art”.
Prelude and Recessional music was by The Hanna Entertainers, Mark & Reinhold Fecho.
The eulogy was given by Mark Strashok as well the grandchil-dren shared their memories of their Gramps.
A tribute was given by Terry Schetzsle.
Active Pallbearers were Ian Magill, Dwight Magill, Ryan McIntyre, Brandy Paton, Darwin Strashok & Mark Strashok.
Cremation followed the service. Family and friends gathered in
the Community Hall immediately following the service for a lun-cheon prepared and served by the Full Gospel Church Ladies.
If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made in Donald’s
memory to The Village of Veteran Cemetery Society, Box 589, Veteran, Alberta, T0C 2S0. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]
Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral arrangements. Ph. 403-578-2928.
“Knowledge, Experience And Professionalism With A Personal Touch”
Card of ThanksThe families of Robert
Magill would like to send a very special thank you to the Hanna Hospital, Dr. Hanna, and all the staff and residents of the Hanna Lodge for their excellent care and kindness during Dad’s time spent there.
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Heather Casely and staff of the
Coronation Funeral Home for their professionalism, knowl-edge, support and compassion throughout our difficult time.
Thank you to Pastor Darrel Durkson for officiating and providing comforting words to all of our family and to Judy Heistad and Carolyn Devereux for playing the piano and the organ.
Thanks to Terry Schetzsle for sharing your special mem-ories of Robert during the service.
A special thank you to Mark and Reinhold Fecho for the great music before and after the service.
We wish to thank our won-derful community for the visits, phone calls, cards, food, flowers and prayers. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
The Magill Family
Magill
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You are named in a lawsuit in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of RED DEER, Action number 1310000095. You may obtain a copy of the Statement of Claim from the Plaintiff’s lawyer. Unless you file and serve upon the Plaintiff’s lawyer a Demand for Notice or a Statement of Defence in the action within 20 days after publication of this Notice, the Plaintiff may proceed in the action, without further notice to you.
She was feisty, outspoken, so full of life and in our family she ruledLilyan Adelene was born May 26, 1926 in
Coronation, Alberta, the youngest and last surviving child from a large family of four brothers, Nick, Ed, Ted and John and three sisters, Louise, Juanita and Darlene.
The Osetsky family was well known in local and surrounding area for their family band and their love of a good party. Ted, Ed, Darlene and Lil were the main members of the band made up of drums, guitar, violin and piano.
Lil grew up in the Coronation area and taught school until she was mar-ried in 1948 to Vernon Lester Carl, better known to everyone as “Bud”.
They lived on the Carl family farm at Silver Heights raising their five children, Darryle Lynn, Carson, Debbie, Dena and Cindy until 1967 when they moved into Coronation for Cindy to start Grade 1. Through the years, playing softball and watching the men play hardball was Lil’s passion in the summer months. She was a very competitive athlete and always played to win.
In the winter it was curling she loved and she was known for her victories on the ice, but if she lost she always had a million excuses why.
After moving to Coronation, Lil was an active member of the Legion, later to become an Honourary Member. She also held the position of District Deputy in the Royal Purple during its active time in Coronation.
After playing ball, their love of the out-doors and sports continued with taking up fishing and golf. Lil was a wonderful seam-stress and she loved to sew for her kids and people in the community.
For several years prior to the loss of Bud in 1999, they travelled extensively, going south to Arizona for the winters. Lil’s love of music was always put into practice wherever she went. While in Arizona she belonged to a band that entertained on a regular basis at the community hall. Happy hour was a great part of her day and she was always ready to break into song if the opportunity presented itself.
They loved their motor home and enjoyed camping with family and friends, taking in the good fishing for the summer months.
Lil continued to go south for the winter for a few more years but in the last few she chose to remain in the cold (complaining the whole time). This allowed her to spend more time with family. Lil travelled a lot to be with her children, helping them out when-ever she could. She was always teaching someone something, she was a wealth of knowledge and information. There truly was nothing she couldn’t do and do it well. She passed very suddenly the afternoon of March 24. She will be missed.
Tributeby Darryle-Lynn Townsend
On behalf of myself, my brother, sisters and our families we thank you for coming to help us say goodbye to our mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother. She was the foundation to our family and meant the world to all of us. She was much more than a mother. She was our best friend, there wasn’t much in her 86 years she hadn’t done. She definitely was a multi-tasker. She did have a ‘to do’ bucket list, I know of only two things that didn’t get accomplished. One was to go on an African Safari, and the other was to be on The Price is Right show. She was feisty, outspoken, so full of life and in our family she ruled, she called herself the head of the Mafia.
When the son-in-laws came into the family, they were told Christmas would be spent every other year with her and her chil-dren, and on the off years they could be with their other families. The second rule was no hats ever at the dining room table - Casey and Dennis really loved that one.
After moving from the farm to town, Mom had a boarder who was a lifeguard at the swimming pool. When he left he gave Mom a turtle for a keep sake. This really started something. Everyone gave her a turtle after that. So today Mom, your children and their spouses are wearing a turtle for you.
Mom was always active and on the go, sit-ting still and doing nothing was not her. On a camping trip with Kay and Errol, Kay taught Mom how to crochet afghans. She probably made over 300 throughout the
years. This past Christmas she taught her great-granddaughter Jasmine how to make them. Above all, her greatest joy was to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The grandchil-dren called her Nana and her
great-grandchildren called her Gigi.
She had a room with a TV in every home and knew our kitchens better than we did. No option when it came to cooking, she ruled there too. That was our Mama, “always in charge”.
Every summer we’d have a camp out at our farm in Drayton Valley. Mom’s favourite weekend because she had all her family together. She was always
fire pit boss and team leader for the bean bag tournament that one year lasted 14 hours. She was so competitive and hated to lose, so she’d play till the end. I think most years her and David won.
For the past 20 years during August, Mom travelled to Dena’s to help her master the art of pickle making. As of last year, Mom could still stuff two jars to Dena’s one, but it was always a competitive and fun time for them.
In the late fall it was deer meat canning time - this Mom did with, as she called him, King Richard. They actually worked well together after a toddy or two.
All holiday events she spent with her family at one home or another. Every 2-3 weeks she’d be on the road heading to Calgary, Edson, Chestermere or Drayton Valley. For the past few years, mom would come with me to visit my kids and grand-kids - two is always better than one, and besides, I needed a navigator. I’d phone Jason to say we were coming and he would say the “two of you is this a package deal”. Yeah, I guess we were! This past summer, Mom and I went to Edson to see Cody, Adrianna and Wyatt. Mom couldn’t wait to play Cody’s piano, which she did. Her nick-name for Wyatt was “cowboy”. She played and he danced.
When we’d stay at Jason’s house, Brayden would ask Mom questions about when she was a little girl. She enjoyed telling him stories about her childhood. Just a couple of weeks ago, Mom helped Jasmine with a school project regarding Russian history and her ancestry. Mom involved herself as much as possible with her great-grandchildren.
When Mom would house sit for Dena and Dave she always looked forward to going to Deb and Dennis’ to spend a night. She called Dennis the “Captain” as he always had a fire going and a Brusky for her. Later Deb would give her a massage - this she loved.
As you can see, Mom’s favourite flowers were yellow roses. Carson made sure Mom had roses on special days. Mom always looked forward to Cindy’s morning and eve-ning phone calls as Cindy was Mom’s time keeper.
When Brittany graduated with her degree in nursing, Mom was so proud, and I’m sure she’ll be with you in spirit this fall on your special day.
David and Mom always had their own little thing going on. He’d call her Lilly and she’d call him Baby David. He’d turn the television to the Nascar races, thinking Mom liked to watch them with him. Dave, I’m here to tell you she didn’t!
Mom was a bling, bling splashy dresser with her animal print outfits. The wilder the better. She always kept us wondering what she’d come out wearing next.
As usual, this past Christmas she did her own shopping, presents for everyone. When asked why she was going to Calgary a week early, she says “I’m cooking Christmas dinner plus my Russian dishes. Casey’s coming and I’ve got to make his noodley and everything can’t be done in a day you know.”
On Christmas Day when the door opened for the last time and Casey and his children Talon, Emerson and Bryson came in fol-lowed by Brandy and her children Dominic and Evan Mom’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. She had her wish of having the family together. Dena says “What am I going to do?” She insists on doing all the
cooking. “You know who won that argument.” And cook it she did!
After her visits with family she’d have to get back home to Coronation. She didn’t want Leanne and Donnie worrying about her, as they looked after everything for her whenever she was away - besides, Donnie would be wanting his Apple Pie and it was time to check in on her friends, Herb and Laura, Annie and Lucille.
Mom you truly were an amazing lady and it’s going to be so hard for us to be without you, but you’ve left us with many great memories and in our hearts you will always be. Give Dad a kiss and hug from all of us. And Mom, it’s got to be 5 o’clock somewhere.
Carl
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Card of ThanksA special thanks to Rev. Sue Hertell for her
comforting words at the service. Also to Mom’s nieces Leanne McLean and Janice Orr for the eulogy. We sincerely thank our family and friends for their overwhelming support at this dif-ficult time. The visits, calls, cards, messages, flowers, gifts of food and memorial donations were greatly appreciated. Also thanks to the Oilwives Club who helped prepare and serve the lunch following the service.
Thank you to the Coronation Funeral Home for their professional services, especially Heather Caseley who helped us so much. In lieu of thank you cards, the family will be making a donation to the Coronation Cemetery.
Darryle-Lynn, Richard and FamilyCarson, Lorna and FamilyDebbie, Dennis and Family
Dena and DavidCindy
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• All tenders must include a deposit of 10% of the purchase price and must be in the form of a cheque, cash or money order
• The purchaser shall pay for all costs associated with the Transfer of Land documentation
• The purchaser shall apply for a Development Permit within 2 years of the purchase date
• The closing date for tenders shall be 12 noon on Friday, May 31, 2013 and only those received on or before the deadline will be considered
The Village reserves the right to reject any and all tenders received.
Showers, showers and more showers at AllianceIt has been a very interesting week.
Three bridal showers, Mother’s Day breakfast, Friends of Battle River Railway meeting, WI convention and garage sales.
On Saturday, May 4 there was a bridal shower for Roxanne Van Hecke and Mike Field at the Battle Bend School. It was a mixed shower as the custom is for that area. Mike’s folks, Wayne and Lorraine Field of Lamont, his Aunt Charlene, Uncle Mel and Aunt Bonnie of Spruce Grove were there.
Roxanne’s grandfather, Hugh Derrough and her aunts, Marilyn and Sherry came from Lougheed. Cousin Melissa and family from Sylvan Lake, Cousin Donna and Mike and the boys from Calgary came.
Bobbie-Jo and children from Red Deer and Dustin from Hardisty also attended their sisters’ bridal shower. Mike and Roxanne have two children, Brayden and Madison who were very much a part of the shower and will be in the wedding party on June 15 in Lamont.
Betty Saruga and Karen Barnes hosted the shower. The Field’s will make their home in Fort Saskatchewan.
Terry Clark is home after spending a couple of weeks in hospital, much of it in Red Deer with his faithful wife at his bedside.
Edwin Odell, long time Alliance resi-dent, now living in Killam, had surgery on Monday at the University Hospital in Edmonton. He is still in hospital but recovering well.
On Sunday, May 5 there was a bridal shower for Nicole Nychyporuk at the Fun For All Center. At the head table were, Nicole, her sister Becky, maid of honour and bridesmaids, Myra Cameron of Edmonton and Carmen Frank of Sedgewick.
Out of town guests were her grand-mother, Dorothy Piche of Denzil, Saskatchewan and Aunt Carrie of Provost and Aunt Lana and her children, Madison and Lindsay of Elk Point. Nicole is mar-rying Josh Morton of Sylvan Lake on June 15 in Alliance. They live at Bentley.
I met the new employee of Clean Threads on Sunday. Dodd and Terry went to New Brunswick to hire him. Micheal (I think that is the spelling, pro-nounced Mig ell) is living in the old Ulrich house.
On Saturday, May 11 there was a bridal shower for Ashley Sacha at the Community Hall. There were lots of guests from out of town. Maid of honour, Jessica Hatton came from Edmonton and bridesmaid Melissa Giron came from Sherwood Park.
Ashley is marrying Rocky Bishop later this summer. This is the young couple who have purchased the Guhl place.
Karin McCracken, Lilas Lysne and I attended the Provincial Convention of Alberta Women’s Institute in Camrose on Wednesday.
Karin is our handicraft convenor, she collected all our entries and brought them home including the prize ribbons. Lilas now lives in Edmonton and we were happy she could join us.
Tuesday evening the KARE Girls club came to the convention. Anik Kuefler brought Alyssa and Ryleigh Bunbury right from school up to Camrose. Dixie Streicher brought Amy and Emily from
Strathmore, via an Edmonton medical appointment. Kyanna Fordice was unable to attend.
The girls sat for dinner with Margaret Yetman, Canada Area President of the Associated Country Women of the World
and the evenings speaker. The girls also had prize ribbons on their handicrafts.
Two ladies approached me about starting a girls club in their area, Cessford and Leslieville. That would be super!
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• Natural stone gives a luxurious rustic look and comes in a wide variety of types and colours. It is renowned for its low maintenance requirements and granite in particular is resistant to heat, stains, and scratches. Some stone surfaces are expensive and require professional installation.
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• Concrete countertops are extremely resistant to heat and shocks and are available in a variety of designs and �n-ishes. Their fabrication and installation must be entrusted to sometimes-pricey specialists. It is also important that the concrete be treated against stains. Composite materials, such as quartz, continue to be expensive but are esthetic, easy to maintain, and highly resistant to heat, shocks, and stains.
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The event objective is to ensure that the sons, daughters and those interested in starting a dairy farm know about the opportunities and challenges that exist in our industry and how do deal with them.
The event will bring together speakers from Dairy Farmers of Canada, Holstein Canada, Alberta Government’s Next Generation Advisory Council, and, Agricultural Products Marketing Council.
“The most valuable resource we have is the future” says Hennie Bos, chairman of Alberta Milk. “We felt we needed to do what we could to ensure that young dairymen and dairy women have the
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To pass, 60 per cent must calve in 21 days
by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension
ServiceAs the calving season winds down,
check the calving book. Count the number of cows that calved within 21 days from when the third mature cow calved. After that, check the number that calved the next 21 days and the next 21 days. Keep counting until you get to the end of the calving book.
Why? The No. 1 one indicator - let me repeat - the No. 1 indicator that the cows within a cattle operation fit the manage-rial program is timely reproduction. In other words, they calve on time.
The type of cattle operation is not important, nor is when the calving season is set. What is important is that at least 60 percent of the mature cows expected to calve do so within 21 days of the start of the calving season.
Why 60 percent? The average percent for cows calving within 21 days for those North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement producers enrolled in the CHAPS pro-gram through the NDSU Extension Service is 61 percent. Why not at least be average? Any excuse that allows for poor reproductive performance within the cow herd will mean increased costs and a decreased output of beef.
To go to the next 21 days, a total of 86 percent of the mature cows should have calved within the 42-day calving window. As a cattle producer, if you meet the per-centage, continue as is or tweak your managerial thoughts to try to improve.
If one really wants a challenge, try to cut replacement and culling rates for the herd. Although a replacement rate of 15 percent is typical, try to cut it to 10 per-cent. There always are new concepts for managing cows, but few cattle pro-ducers actually achieve a reduction in replacement rate.
Back to evalu-ating calving dates. If less than 60 per-cent of the mature cows are calving within the first 21 days, a major re-evaluation of one’s managerial proto-cols needs to be considered.
The first point that is noted will be nutrition because it
ultimately determines reproduction. However, increasing nutritional inputs carries a cost, so cow genetics needs to be evaluated at the same time.
Are the cows the right ones to match the available resources or nutrition? Most cow herds are developed on-site and are a product of generations of cow families that have successfully adapted to the ranch. Buying cow herds and moving them often will end in failure. This not only fails but also generates more expenses that ultimately become difficult to pay back.
The industry often used to move cattle to find nutrition. It was a production system essentially based on Longhorn cattle. History books are the best source for that information.
In addition to the need to evaluate the cow herd’s ability to reproduce and pro-duce beef, fall culling already needs to be thought through. How many cows are staying and how many are not? Those cows calving after the first 42 days prob-ably will remain. For cows that calved after 63 days, producers should consider those cows as candidates to move on to someone else’s production system.
After reviewing the calving data, draw a big circle around the date that the bulls are to be removed from the cow herd. Breeding for 45 days is quite acceptable, and removing the bulls certainly defines the end to next year’s calving season.
Maybe delaying bull turnout is a thought. If the first 21-day mature cow calving rate is less than 60 percent and the desire to increase timely nutritional inputs is considered too costly, then delaying bull turnout may be the answer.
The preferred method of raising cows is
to match the cow to the surrounding envi-ronment. Cows will perform within their given environment if given the opportu-nity. Fall culling seems a long way away, but now is the time to start thinking about it and evaluating.
The calving book holds the answers to most questions. Producers just need to look at it. Count the cows and calves and then evaluate and take action. Enter the calving data into a good performance pro-gram such as CHAPS and study the calving distribution table thoroughly.
Apply the Lazy L technique, which means getting rid of the proper mix of older and late-calving cows. Positive pres-sure on management means time spent evaluating what one thinks is working. Reviewing the actual numbers and data points will determine if it really is working.
As those good heifers are bred this spring, ask yourself if those good heifers that were bred the year before and the year before that still are in the herd and performing according to plan. Are those cows destined for artificial insemination truly ready for synchronization?
There are so many good questions to be answered. However, the answers are readily available. It’s called a calving book, so once it’s filled out, read it. It’s good for you.
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• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on Twitter: “Mar-lins closing upper deck for some games. What a major inconvenience for the six people who’ve been sitting up there!”
• T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times, on the ter-rible start by the powerful (on paper) Anaheim Angels: “You just never know with (team owner) Angry Arte (Moreno), a better chance that (manager Mike) Sci-oscia is going, going, gone these days than anything Albert Pujols might hit.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Mets and Rockies played in 28-degree weather in Denver on Thursday. How cold was it? All the players wore No. 99 in honour of Wayne Gretzky.”
• Steve Simmons of Sun Media: “It seems all but certain that Mike Gillis, who should be fired, will fire (Canucks) coach Alain Vigneault, who shouldn’t be fired.”
• Late night funnyman Jay Leno: “In baseball news, the Chicago Cubs said they will move if improvements are not made to Wrigley Field. And Wrigley Field said it will move if im-provements are not made to the Chicago Cubs.”
• Oh, how they love hockey in Miami. This is from a recent Greg Cote column in the Miami Herald: “In a lottery this week, the Panthers won the second overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft. They are expected to select someone you’ve never heard of from a Canadian junior team with a funny name.”
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Golf industry promoting a shorter gameThe golf industry is
facing a 250-yard par-3.Yeah, that’s hard. Golf
is struggling because the number of people playing the game has been on the decline for the past few years and that means — what else? — a decline in revenue.
Golf courses sell fewer green fees and member-ships; sales of golf balls and clubs go down. Golf resorts attract fewer tourists.
Myriad reasons abound for golf falling on hard times but one refrain heard often is that the game takes too long and young people aren’t taking up the game because . . . well, they just don’t have the time in this go-go world we live in.
But rather than just throw up their hands and saying “there’s no way I can get to this 250-yard par-3 in one shot,” the golf industry is coming up with what it hopes are solutions.
One is encour-aging a return to the nine-hole round. And why not? A baseball game takes a little over two hours; a curling game is two hours or so; a night out at a hockey game is maybe three, by the time you take travel time into account. A supper at a nice restaurant with that special someone takes around two hours.
But golf is four hours, or more, and that is the obstacle the golf industry is facing as it tries to entice newcomers to the game. And to that end, Golf Digest magazine is leading the charge on the nine-hole round.
“We’re not trying to get everyone who plays 18 holes to play nine holes instead,” Jerry Tarde, Golf Digest’s chairman and editor in chief, said.
“We’re after the people who aren’t playing because they think golf is a half-day proposition, which it isn’t.”
As courses get longer and new equipment is helping golfers hit the ball farther, the sport might seem to be a mar-athon to non-golfers who might consider taking up the game. That’s why the nine-hole initiative, and the “play-it-for-ward” approach (where golfers are encouraged to play from forward
tees to make the game easier and, ergo, more enjoyable) are giving hope to those in the golf industry that the game will not only survive, but thrive in the future.
As for that 250-yard par-3? Bang a driver, make a four, and con-sider it a par. It’s only a game.
• Currie again: “First John Morris claims he’s lost the passion to curl, then a week later joins a B.C. team. In TV lingo, he jumped from My Favourite Martin to Welcome Back Cotter.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Patriots QB Tom Brady is $25,000 richer after Orb — sitting in 17th place at the three-quarters pole — roared back to win the Kentucky Derby. So that makes it three Super Bowl rings, a supermodel wife, a $57 million contract — and now a serendipitous Derby windfall. Just when is this poor guy going to catch a break?”
• Robert Cox of the Ar-kansas Democrat-Gazette, after security guards in Oklahoma City nabbed a man trying to steal a Zamboni: “As with most Zamboni-related crimes, police said alcohol was a factor.”
Castor Squirts gear up to play the Coronation Steelers for the first softball game of the season May 8 in Coronation. Both teams play in East Central Alberta Little League. Pitcher, Morgyn Jordahl and second base, Devon Johnson go for the ball in their warm up while Lyn Peach, short (left) follows the action.
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Sgt. Colm Fitz-gerald Cst. Brian Marinelli Cst. Paul Surette Cst. Carl Almusa Cst. Zach MacMillan Laurie Meissher
Sergeant Colm Fitzgerald has been with the RCMP for 28 years and has served with the Coronation RCMP for close to three years. Fitz-gerald sees the RCMP as his calling in life, rather than simply a job he must do. Fitz-gerald was born in Saskatchewan and is married.
Constable Paul Surette is leaving his station in Coronation to move to Blackfalds, Alberta. Surette is one of the senior constables in the Coronation RCMP. He has been with the RCMP for four and a half years and has been stationed in Coronation for four years. Surette views being in the RCMP as a way to help others in the community. Surette is also a D.A.R.E. instructor. He is originally from Nova Scotia and is married.
Constable Brian Marinelli has been working in Coronation for 26 months and has been with the RCMP for 32 months. Marinelli also views the RCMP as a way for him to help people. He is also from Nova Scotia and is married with one child.
Constable Zach MacMillan will be leaving his station in Coronation this year
to move out east to Ottawa for the RCMP’s Musical Ride. MacMillan has been with the RCMP for five years and has been sta-tioned in Coronation for the duration of that time. RCMP officers run in MacMillan’s family. He says the tradition
was a good reason to join. MacMillan speaks at schools about safety.
Constable Carl Almusa has been in the RCMP for nearly three years and has been in Coronation for the same amount of time. Almusa presents at schools and is a
D.A.R.E. instructor. He thrives off the excitement a career in the RCMP brings. His favorite part of the job is working with children to steer them in the right direc-tion. He is also interested in serious investigations that come along with being an RCMP officer. Almusa is married with two children.
Laurie Meissher is the detachment clerk at the RCMP office. She arrived in Coronation with her husband in December, 2012 and hails all the way from Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. Meissher has been with the force for 18 years. Other members of the detachment say she is a god send and is very knowl-edgeable at what she does.
Constable Corey Hall is the newest member of the detachment. He began his career in the RCMP here in Coronation April 1, 2013. Hall is 24-years-old and is from Calgary, Alberta.
Constable Diana Stratton will be sta-tioned in Coronation very soon. She’s been with the RCMP for three years and is married.
RCMP Fun Facts• The RCMP has its own tartan. To
commemorate the 125th anniver-sary of the Force, a tartan specific to the RCMP was approved and designed in 1998. After its creation, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne arrived in Fredericton, N.B. to for-mally present to the Force and the Canadian public the official Certificate of Accreditation from the Scottish Tartans Society.
• Streets, roads, buildings, towns and geographical areas have been named after personnel of the Force. Many members of the Force have had their names immortal-ized by places in Canada being named after them.
• The last dog sled patrol was in 1969. The patrol went from Old Crow, Yukon Territory to Fort McPherson, North West Territory, which is a distance of some 500 miles. Two teams went on this patrol with a total of 21 dogs.
• Women first engaged as regular members of the RCMP in 1974. The first female troop of regular mem-bers began training in September of 1974 and graduated in March of 1975.
• The son of famous English nov-elist Charles Dickens was a member of the North-West Mounted Police. Francis Jeffrey Dickens began his career in the Force on November 4, 1874 and served until March 1, 1886.
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Millwright Certificate and/or Journeyman Automotive Certificate. (Consideration would be made for 3rd/4th year apprentices).
• Gas compression experience an asset. • Must be highly motivated and a positive attitude is key.
Duties would include the following:• Field work as assigned including some shop work.• Screw and reciprocating compressor package maintenance and
overhauls.• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Video Surveillance• Rear View Cameras for RV’s, Trucks, Combines,Seeders, Sprayers and
Augers. (Mounted on magnet)
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403-616-6610 • Calgary, AB
LAKEFORDPolled
HerefordsRed Angus
Top Quality BullsSemen Tested
“Ready to WORK for You”
Contact:Dave 780-385-2226Dan 780-385-2298
Killam, AB
Ribstone CreekAccountingSolutions
Lois RodvangCertified QuickBooks Specialist
403-578-3295Specializing in monthlyaccounting for farms and small business
Stettler Mini Storage
Household, furniture, business records, etc.
Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced
and lighted perimeter.
OWNERS: Reg & Darlene Hunter
403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
• Decorative landscape cover tree mulch, variety of colours
• Blower available to apply
• We can now apply mulch up to 150 feet in
hard to reach areaswww.mulchpeople.ca
403-742-4815
A&W is a Canadian success story with over 700 franchised restaurants across Canada. Canalta Food Services Ltd. is a major A&W franchisee, owning and operating 32 restaurants across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Our location at Stettler is now hiring a
RESTAURANT MANAGERAll levels of experience are welcome. This job will require work in inventory
management, scheduling, sales projection, human resource management, and financial management.
As an A&W employee you receive:• An opportunity to advance and grow within CMJ Foods Ltd.• Food discounts• Competitive pay (annual salary 42,000/year paid weekly,
opportunity for quarterly bonuses)• A great working Climate• Health Benefits (eligible after 6 months)
Apply now at aw.ca. We look forward to hearing from you! - The Team at A&W
REAL ESTATEELINOR Lake Resort. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or invest-ment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.
MOBILE HOMESWHOLESALE prices - Dare to compare! Last three 2011, SRI 20’ X 76’. Must go this month! You will never buy this quality for less! Call/email for details! www.dynam-icmodular.ca. 1-877-341-4422.
UNITED Homes Canada offers widest range of quality home styles from Triple M Housing! RTM, modu-lar starting at $108,000. 1-800-461-7632; www.united-homescanada.com. 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie.
NEW & preowned Modular homes for immediate delivery! Take advantage of our Moduline Showhome sell off and receive a $1500 gift card. Offer ends May 31! www.craigshomesales.com or call 1-855-380-2266.
FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS2005 HARLEY Davidson Motocycle for sale, 23, 686 km, great condition. Call 403-578-4249.
ANTIQUE armoire, $275; queen futon with a wooden frame, $40. Ph. 403-747-2597.
WHITE Spruce trees for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35 each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra. 403-305-8201.
METAL roofing & sid-ing. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.
LOOKING for a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, con-tact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: [email protected].
STEEL building - Blowout Clearance Sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6, 860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
COLORADO Blue Spruce: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & ber-ries. Free shipping. Replacement guaran-tee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.
SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
CARS & TRUCKS2008 DODGE Ram 3500 Mega cab, dually SLT. 137,000 kms., 6 sp. auto, emaculate, original woner. Have all service records, $29,000. 403-740-5354.
2007 CHEV Silverado 1/2 T, 4 X 4, 4 doors, original owner, coated box with cover, power bucket seats, loaded, 168,000 km, asking $16,000, Call 403-575-0202, Coronation.
R.V.SFOR sale by owner. 2004 Sandpiper 32’ 5th wheel. 2 slides, oak interior, skylight, central air, mint condi-tion. Asking $16,000 o.b.o. 780-461-6166, Edmonton.
FARM MACHINERYIH # 46 sm sq. baler with stooker, 9 ft. roll-er packer, stock rack, 3 pt. H equipment. Phone evenings, 780-888-2210.
FEED & SEEDBALER oats, 95% germination, clean, no wild oats. Ken Nielsen, 403-854-8090.
HEATED canola buy-ing Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying dam-aged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252
LIVESTOCKFOR Sale. Purebred 2 year-old Charolais bulls. Horned & polled. Semen tested, ready to go. Red fac-tor & Whites, thick & sound. For more infor-mation contact Ralph Thornton, Sharp Hills Ranch Ltd., Sedalia, Ab. Ph. 403-577-2480 or cell 403-664-0731.
FOR Sale. Red and Black Angus yearling heifer bulls, $1800. Ed & Blaine Davidson, Lougheed, Ab. Phone 780-384-2354, 780-888-2123, cell 780-888-7585.
SILVER Shadow Charolais bulls. Easy-calving: All herd-sires have been proven on heifers. Gainability: 205day wts 745-825lbs (without creep feed). Quiet disposi-tion. Excellent hair-coats. Will be semen tested and delivered. Off farm sales only. Coffee is always on. Ph. (780) 853-2587 Vermilion, AB.
BLACK Angus year-ling bulls for sale. Semen tested. Contact Roger Spady, 780-879-3941
YEARLING & two year old red Simmental bulls from AI Sires. Call Ron VanLanduyt, Botha, Ab. 403-742-4201
FULL blood Texas Longhorn bulls for sale. Four beefy type 2 yr old bulls left. 2 b/w, 1 r/w, 1 red roan. Bill & Linda Smith, Endiang, 403-579-2410, Bill’s cell, 403-854-1947.
FOR Sale: Red & black Angus yearling bulls. Semen tested & delivered. Pugh Farms. Call 780-755-2207 or cell 780-806-1319.
SIMMERON Simmentals, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, mus-cled. 780-913-7963.
CHAROLAIS BULLS Quiet. Easy-calving (all herd-sires proven on heifers).Excellent growth. Semen tested. Ready to go. Silver Shadow Charolais 780-853-2587 or 780-853-3408
WANTEDWANTED pasture for rent for mares and colts. Rod 403-740-4723, 403-579-2483. Please leave msg.
BUSINESS OPPTHERBAL Magic Franchise for sale in Stettler. Canada’s Largest Weight loss Company. Excellent business opportunity to work under the Herbal Magic Franchise framework. Processes, policies and procedures are already in place to ensure your success. A detailed list of all assets included in the sale will be provided to prospective buyers. (Does not include building) Please con-tact Shantel for inquires: [email protected]
SMALL market fran-chise = Big Market Potential! Low cost, full training/support, exclusive territory and respected national brand makes Crackmasters Windshield Repair & Replacement the per-fect business for small markets. Call Mike 1-888-349-2729.
MAKE fast cash - Start your own busi-ness. Driveway Sealing Systems, lawn aerating units. Possible payback in 2 weeks. For more information call today toll free 1-800-465-0024. Visit: www.pro-tectasphalt.com.
RESTAURANT and Pub for sale. Whitecourt, Alberta. Great hilltop location. Sales $1.6 million. 110 seat restaurant, 160 seat lounge. $299,500. Call Leo at 780-778-1207.
MAKE money and save lives. We are offering exclusive rights in your area, 100% guaranteed return of investment. Don’t pay until you see your business up and running. Earn up to 100K per year. Voted top vending program in North America. Absolutely no selling involved; www.locationfirstvend-ing.com. 1-855-933-3555.
GET free vending machines. Can earn $100,000.+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected terri-tories. Full details. Call now. 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.
HELP WANTEDLOOKING for a responsible, hard working, reliable and friendly individual with air brakes ticket to operate an Okanagan Fresh Fruit stand in Forestburg, Castor, Coronation area from mid June to mid October. Competitive wages, great hours. Please contact Jackie @ 403-894-9794.
ELECTRICIAN required, experience preferred. Fax resume to 403-578-3036, Thornton Electric (2011) Ltd.
CLEANING person required for the ECA Review office in Coronation, 2-3 hrs. approx., ea. week, evening or weekend preferable. Please call 403-578-4111, Joyce.
FULL-TIME office per-son required for mate-rial management & support staff for sales; Mac computer and computer trouble shooting skills pre-ferred but not neces-sary, circulation; proof-ing ad and news copy; typing; answering phones and various other duties in a fast paced, busy environ-ment. Must be very organized, work well independently as well in a team environment. Opportunity for advancement into management. Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail: ECA Review, Box 70, Coronation, Ab. T0C 1C0. For more info call Joyce, 403-578-4111.
CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tick-ets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: [email protected]. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.
Need Help? Put your ad in the classifieds!
Call 403-578-4111
Trailer Repair• Brakes • Wiring •
• Wheel Bearing Repacks •
Service to alllight trailers• Stock trailers •
• Flat decks • RVs •
G.P.L. TractorServiceGordon Long
403-575-3863
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Sherritt International Corporation is a leading natural resources company with locations in Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario), Cuba and Madagascar. Sherritt provides a dynamic work environment that promotes and invests in growth opportunities in each of its principal businesses and – most importantly – its people.Our Sherritt Coal division is Canada’s largest thermal coal producer, with ten surface mines in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Producing more than 94% of the thermal coal produced in the country, Sherritt currently supplies domestic utilities and international companies with fuel for electricity generation.
A Journeyman Welder position exists at the Sheerness Mine, located
approximately 25 km southeast of Hanna, Alberta.Position Profile: This position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman. The primary duties of this role are to use mig and/or stich welding processes to fabricate and perform repairs on equipment and draglines and any other duties as required. The incumbent will also prepare forms and reports and provide training and work direction to apprentices and assigned helpers.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an Interprovincial Journeyman Welding Certificate, possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, be physically fit and have the ability to co-operate and work effectively with other employees.
Sherritt Coal offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development.
Closing date: May 21, 2013Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to
More to Life at UFA.UFA Co-operative Limited is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives.
We Offer:
www.ufa.com to apply.
Explore the great career opportunities at www.UFA.com
Oyen, AB
a local General Freight Company is looking for a
Part Time Delivery Driver
Travel area is from Stettler to Edmonton or Red Deer.
20-30 hours per week. Some heavy lifting required.Must have a minimum Class 3 license with
air brake endorsement. Please fax Resume in confidence to 403-742-2890
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!Stettler Boston Pizza is nowaccepting applications for
Full & Part-Time
CooksWe offer fl exible hours
and benefi ts are available.
APPLY IN PERSON TODAY!
Servers, Cooks &
Hosts
Bounty Onsite Inc. Stettler is currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for an
Outside Sales PositionDuties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain relationships and further expand existing accounts • Support stock levels at customers locations • Prospect new accounts and develop into established customers • Assess customer sales volume, product interests • Manage customer requests and quotes • Demonstrate an understanding of company products and services
Job Requirements • 2+ years in a field sales position. • No fear of prospecting/drop-in in person sales calls • A good reference for your skill abilities • Clear communication skills and professional • Willingness and desire to learn • Good time management skills • Self starter and minimal supervision • Previous sales in industrial, safety, automotive supplies an asset• Valid driver’s license
We offer:• Competitive wages based on qualifications • Benefit package offered after 3 months employment
Bounty Onsite Inc. Stettler is currently seeking a positive, energetic individual to fill the position of
Purchasing and Inventory Control (Parts Person)The Purchasing and Inventory Control will be responsible
for keeping records of parts and Inventory received.Basic duties:• Responsible for the purchasing, procurement, shipping, receiving and
maintenance of inventory. • Maintain inventory control records, monthly reports. • Ensure everything required for the operation is acquired at the right time with
the best price requirements and rush orders (hot shots) are expedited accordingly.
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts, supplies, monitoring core returns and warranties.
• Monitor accuracy of all inventory levels, recommending any necessary changes to management and resolving any inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Implement an inventory management system. • Coordinated the movements of goods from vendors and returns. • Responsible for time to time supplier evaluation. Qualified candidates should have or a combination of the following: • Trade Certificate related to Parts/Inventory • Ability to utilize multiple computer programs, including Microsoft Suite and
database software • 2+ Years experience in a parts position • Knowledge of Oilfield, Industrial, Safety, Automotive products • Clean Driver’s Abstract/ Valid Class 5 License • Ability to operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner
Only qualified applicants will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide references.
HELP WANTEDSALES position avail-able at the ECA Review. The ideal can-didate must be moti-vated and take the ini-tiative to sell multiple media products, includ-ing, on-line advertising and special products, work with existing cus-tomers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Valid driv-ers license & reliable vehicle. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, send cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail to ECA Review, Box 70, Coronation, Ab. T0C 1C0. For more infor-mation call Joyce 403-578-4111.
$100 - $400 cash daily for landscaping work! Must be competitive & energetic. Honesty is a must! Please visit us at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com.
AN Alberta oilfield con-struction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051.
NEED TO advertise? Province wide classi-fieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspa-per NOW for details or call 403-578-4111.
LEVEL 2 Water and Waste Water Operator required for Elinor Lake Resort. Call 780-623-3993.
PYRAMID Corporation is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-955-HIRE.
REQUIRED Immediately - Labourer for water well drilling firm, located S.E. of St. Paul, Alberta. Variable shifts. Must have Class 3 drivers licence, driv-ers abstract required. Fax resume to 780-645-2880 or 780-645-1114.
AUTOMOTIVE Technicians. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allow-ance, full company benefits, very aggres-sive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience pre-ferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; [email protected].
MILLWRIGHT and Electrician required at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, Alberta. $37.67/hour with full benefits. Trade certification required. Fax 780-723-3783 or email: [email protected].
MEDICAL Transcription rated #2 for work-at-home. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com.
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MAVERICK OILFIELD SERVICES LTD.
Maverick Oilfield Services is the leading provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Services. Delivering safe, efficient, innovative quality solutions with our highly skilled team.
Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd. is seeking a
Journeyman or Registered Apprentice HEAVY BOOM TRUCK OPERATORfor its operations for lifting, moving oilfield equipment, materials, over dimensional loads, etc. within Company service and cost objectives.
Candidate must possess the following skills and responsibilities:• A minimum of 2 years oilfield experience in Class 1A driving as a ticketed
Journeyman or registered apprentice • Experience training is considered an asset • Creative and energetic personality with a positive professional attitude• Experience in the National Safety Code as applied in Alberta and capable to
follow all regulations• Ability to multi-task• Exceptional communication and customer service skills • Committed to Safety• Capable to work in a flexible schedule• Ability to operate Company equipment efficiently and safely to provide superior
customer service
Candidate would have the following duties:• Operating 20 to 45 tonne Boom trucks• Tractor-trailer, extended length tractor-trailer combination,• Documentation knowledge of driver logbook, crane logbook, bill of lading,
inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, accident or incident reports.
• Load chart reading and lift planning• Ability to follow all operating procedures and safe rigging practices
If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and drivers abstract.
Fax 780-753-2453 or phone 1-780-753-2992, or drop off resume at 3808-52 Ave., Provost, AB
MAVERICK OILFIELD SERVICES LTD.
The Preeminent Provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Sevices Delivering Innovative Quality Solutions Safely, On Time and On Budget.
Maverick Oilfield Services LtdWe are an oilfield maintenance and construction company
currently seeking a
Mechanicfor a permanent employment position
in our Provost operation.
Requirements:Education:
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Courses and certification in specific maintenance procedures required.
Experience: • Requires a minimum of two years experience as a mechanic working on
similar equipment.• Working knowledge of the oilfield industry is a plus.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Working knowledge of engines, fans, pumps, generators, hydraulics etc.• Ability to provide accurate work to the specifications given and confirmed by
a quality inspection. • Ability to communicate to all employees within the company.• Ability to work independently. • Ability to make reasonable and logical decisions based on rational thought and
common industry methods and procedures. • Possess analytical and mathematical skills as related to reading diagrams,
drawings, and directions and applying them to hands-on work.
If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and
drivers abstract. E-mail: [email protected], fax: 780-753-2453 or drop it off at 3808-52 Ave., Provost.
MAVERICK OILFIELD SERVICES LTD.
Maverick Oilfield Services is the leading provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Services. Delivering safe, efficient, innovative quality solutions with our highly skilled team.
Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd. is seeking a
DISPATCHERfor its operations at its Provost Division Responsibilities:• Organize equipment and personnel. • Handle all incoming calls to dispatch office and all after hour calls using
professional telephone etiquette. • Record lists of requirements from customers • Provide timely support and information to drivers and sub-contractors. • Ensure that all duties are completed professionally, competently and in the best
manner possible. • Coordinate closely with facilities operations and production operations, to ensure
all calls are dispatched and handled according to plan.
Qualifications:• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of accuracy with excellent
communication and organizational skills. • Have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment. • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. • Knowledge of transportation and logistics execution • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and willingness to accept
increased operational responsibilities • Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting tasks • The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision • A high level of attention to detail • Self-motivation, dependable and reliable • Safety conscientious
If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and drivers abstract.
Fax 780-753-2453 or phone 1-780-753-2992
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Metis Environmental Career CampEARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS AND A WAGE THIS SUMMER
Gain career experience in the environmental field. Métis Youth Participants (15 – 18) will receive certification in standard first aid, wilderness first aid, H2S alive, WHIMIS/TDG, GPS, and canoe, Alberta High School credits and earn a wage!
Program Runs July 22nd - August 23rd, 2013 Application Deadline - June 21st, 2013
MÉTIS YOUTH 4E SUMMERCAMPCome educate yourself! Explore all your possibilities, empower your life choices and enjoy every minute of your time this summer with respected educators, knowledgeable Métis elders and playing with amazing NHL Hockey players. July 1 – 5, 2013. Application Deadline June 17, 2013.
HOW TO PLAY:Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box con-tains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE IS ON PAGE 8
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Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd.
Lumber Estimator Sedgewick Service Centre, Sedgewick, AB
The Lumber Estimator will be responsible for preforming a variety of duties in a fast-paced and retail setting including, but not limited to: reading and deciphering building plans, preparing building materials lists for requested products, site investigation, quantity/material estimates, general square foot estimates, preparing and following up on quotations, writing up work orders, checking estimates for extensions, accuracy and errors, budgeting, cost control and staying aware and informed of all new materials or techniques by attending material manufacturer’s seminars, trade shows, etc. Lifting up to 40lbs. is required. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work as part of a team, possess excellent leadership, communication, organization, and sales skills. Related experience in the Co-operative Retailing System with a sound knowledge of accounting/mathematical principles, Seljax estimating program and a general construction knowledge are considered assets.
Class 1A or Class 3A Drivers: Driver Sales Representatives (2 Positions)
Killam Bulk Plant, Killam, AB
The Driver Sales Representatives will be responsible for preforming a variety of duties in a fast-paced and retail setting including, but not limited to: providing customers with good, efficient, courteous service, having product knowledge and sales skills through the attendance and participation of training sessions, completion of daily light truck maintenance, some duties associated with inventory stocking and taking inventory, complete up-to-date in-house training and certifications via manuals and videos and ensuring safety compliance.
Wild Rose Co-op offers a competitive benefit program including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Superannuation Pension, Employee Discount, Yearly Bonuses, Educational Assistance and much more!
To apply or for more information, please contact: Crystal MacLean, Human Resources Manager
HELP WANTEDBLUE GRASS Sod Farms requires full-time Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic with experience man-aging people, parts and equipment. Competitive wage with benefits; [email protected] or fax 403-342-7488.
NEWCART Contracting Ltd. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: [email protected]. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.
INTERIOR Heavy Equipment Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.
NOW Located in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: [email protected]. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
INTERESTED in the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/resumes_add.php.
CAREER TRAININGMASSAGE Career. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstituteofmas-sage.com.
HOW DO you calculate the value of a house? Determine property taxes? Develop these skills and more with the Appraisal and Assessment major at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta. Career opportunities include property man-ager, assessor, realtor, appraiser, lender, or working for a develop-ment firm. Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1-800-661-6490 ext. 5429 or visit: www.lakelandcollege.ca/realestate.
TRAVELONE DAY Polar Bear Tours - Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet to Churchill and experi-ence 6 hours on a polar bear safari. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.
PERSONALSDATING service. Long-term/short-term rela-tionships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)
TRUE psychics! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsy-chics.ca..
THE CROSS is the way to reduce crime. Christian Family Centre. Toll free 1-866-381-2231. Local 780-682-2577; [email protected].
AUCTIONSMEIER Gun Auction. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscella-neous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.
BUD HAYNES Gun Auction. Sat., June 1, 9 a.m., Red Deer. Reinhold Stolle Collection, Marien Caron’s Mountie collec-tion, over 600 lots & 200 12-6 prohibs. Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauc-tions.com.
COMING EVENTSALCOHOLICS Anonymous meetings Saturdays, 8 p.m. Coronation Evangelical Free Church base-ment. Call Bill 403-575-5131 or Kathy 403-578-3909.
NICONNA’S Greenhouse opening May 1. Nick & Donna Kozak, 780-879-2240. 11067-602 sec. rd., 13 1/4 miles east of Alliance. 1 3/4 miles west of junction sec. rd. #872 & sec. rd. #602. Large variety of bedding plants, herbs, vegetables. Also urns & hanging baskets.
KICK OFF Senior’s week! Paintearth Lodge Annual Senior’s Week Pancake Breakfast. Monday, June 3, 7 - 10 am. Cost - $6 per person. Everyone welcome.
61ST Annual International Oilmens Golf Tournament, Edmonton, June 18 - 21, 2013, Highlands Golf Club & Belvedere Golf & Country Club. Enter online at www.iogt.ca.
CARD OF THANKSTHE RESIDENTS and staff of Assisted Living and Long Term Care would like to thank M & N Construction for the use of their bus for transportation to the Senior’s supper. The meal and entertain-ment put on by Coronation School was fabulous! Also a big Thank You to Hugh McLarty for donating his time and the sup-plies for our birdhouse project.
SERVICESDO YOU need to bor-row money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that sim-ple. 1-877-486-2161.
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ARE YOU Applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not pro-ceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222; www.dcac.ca.
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
BANK said no? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchas-es, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renova-tions. Bruised credit, self-employed, unem-ployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.alber-talending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.
CRIMINAL record? Think: Canadian par-don. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta col-lection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalre-search.com.
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Continued from Gordon and Deb Smith’s article, in the May 9 issue, on their intriguing life experiences in India.
The peopleThere is a different culture
in Mumbai, but not to near the extent we thought it would be. Probably because Mumbai is the melting pot for India where people come from all over the country so that they can make their wealth here (at 80 rupees per day).
The one thing that frus-trates us is there is no respect for queuing up. You can stand in line for a cashier, security at the airport, a sporting event, etc. and people come up and push their way in front of you.
While going through secu-rity at the airport when travelling to Delhi, Gordon was putting his laptop in the bin, etc. and someone came up, grabbed bin and put it in front of Gordon then started dumping his stuff in. Rather than saying anything, Gordon just picked up his bin and walked around the person and plunked his bin in front of the other guy. This didn’t even fizz on the other guy - darn! Of course it did make Gordon feel better.
And then there is the other extreme, whenever we look lost, people seem to come out of the woodwork and offer assistance. Once, while in a crowded shopping area, we were looking for a photo booth and had no idea where to go. One shopkeeper approached us and spends a fair bit of time walking us a few blocks to the shop we were looking for.
We’ve taken lots of photos of the people. Particularly those that dress in the more tradi-tional garments.
Our LifeWe’ve almost got our apart-
ment furnished and repainted. Gordon’s observation is that no matter where a person lives, the wife always seems to find an interior decorator. Apparently those people are not unique to western countries.
Anyway, subject to receiving a few stands for below the televisions, the place looks great. The painter did some very unique texturing on a few of the walls.
Gordon is in the modular home business. Last week he washed the wicker basket that we keep our fruit in and set it by the window to dry. Someone else said not to put it by the window as the crows will fly in and take it, for which Gordon replied “impossible”.
Anyway, after returning from our walk about Bandra, the basket was gone and Gordon experienced an “I told you so” moment. Guys, don’t you just hate it when those moments happen? The crow now has the most upscale nest in the neighbourhood.
Deb’s keeping herself busy. Each week she works at a construction site teaching English to the chil-dren of the workers. And then twice a week the teacher becomes the student when she takes her Hindi lessons.
She has now mastered how to say hello in Hindi,
Mumbai is the melting pot for India
Kenyan recording artist performs locally
Bethany ZachariasECA Review Journalist
Singer/song writer, Eunice Njeri, travelled thousands of miles from her home in Nairobi, Kenya to visit Alberta and share her gospel music with its people.
On Friday, May 3 Njeri performed at Coronation’s com-munity center in front of a 120 member audience at the Ladies Concert and Dessert Supper.
“She has an amazing voice,” said Terry Belcourt, pastor of the Evangelical Free Church.
Njeri came to Alberta to live and travel with friend, Kimberley Thulien of Red Deer.
Thulien met Njeri when she was working in Kenya on a missions trip. After it was decided that Njeri would come to Alberta, it took three attempts at applying for a trav-ellers Visa before Njeri was allowed to enter the country.
Njeri is the second oldest in a family of eight children. Growing up in Nanyuki, Kenya, she always had a pas-sion for music and shortly after
moving to Nairobi in her early twenties, she released her first album titled “Bwana Yesu” in 2007. After its release, Njeri was recog-nized as the New Artist of the Year in 2008 at East
Africa’s Groove Awards, a part of Africa populated with approximately 144 million people.
Njeri has been nominated for sev-eral Groove awards over the years and won Songwriter of the Year in 2011.
On May 8 of this year Njeri learned she was nominated for Female Artist of
the Year and that her song titled “Nimekubali” was nominated for Worship Song of the Year in the 2013 Groove Awards ceremonies.
Njeri says her songs and albums come from a place of worship.
“My desire is to be a part of what God is doing,” says Njeri. “To see people saved and to see people worship.”
Njeri arrived in February and will be in Alberta until the end of July. During her time here she has preformed at several different venues across Alberta. Her next stop will be in Lethbridge.
visitors, George and Ann Hammond. They are on a cruise ship that stopped in Mumbai for 12 hours, which gave them enough time for a short tour of the
city and dinner. George and Ann have now experi-enced a bit of our life in Mumbai.
Take care, Namaste Deb and Gordon
An elderly lady enjoyed the waves in Goa. ECA REVIEW/D and G Smith
understands the quantity of fruits and veggies she is buying and able to state the day and time she wants the door to door fish and produce to arrive.
By the way it’s Mango Season in India! So up until June we are finding every possible way to eat them. Believe me, we aren’t holding back on this opportunity, and our present worry is, the round orange mango stain surrounding the mouth won’t disappear after the season is done.
We continue to meet many people from other countries that are on secondment. It is amazing the life some of these people have.
One Canadian couple we met have been working out of the country for 17 years and it looks like they are now planning on a work project in Australia. The guy above us works for the French consulate. The countries of many of the people we’ve met include the US, Canada, the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Romania and Australia.
The highlight coming up for us is in mid May we travel to Spain to meet up with our sons. Gordon and Kyle return home after 10 days and Deb and Darren are then going to France for an extra three weeks.
